Willowbank Wildlife Park Christchurch attraction & guided wildlife tours New Zealand
See the New Zealand kiwi bird up close


Location

Willowbank is located within the Christchurch boundary just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport and 15 minutes from the central city. Willowbank provides convenient access when either arriving or departing from Christchurch Airport.

A convenient way of getting to and from Willowbank is the Christchurch Best Attractions Black Bus. This service continuously links Willowbank with other Christchurch Attractions, including the International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch Tramway and Christchurch Gondola, throughout the day. The Black Bus departs from Cathedral Square and tickets are available from the driver or the Christchurch and Canterbury Visitor Centre.

The Black Bus arrives/departs Willowbank throughout the day at: 
10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 15.00,  16.30, and 18.10 hours 
It leaves the city centre at:
9.30,11.00, 12.30, 14.30, 16.00, 17.30 hours
This bus is not available between May and October
   

Other options: No 11 bus leaves the stop located on Platform E opposite the City Bus Exchange Building outside Ballantynes.
This travels up Papanui Road, Main North Road, Northcote Road, Veitches Road, Highstead Road, Claridges Road, Regents Park Drive, Styx Mill Road, Gardiners Road to Hussey Road where it stops 100 metres before Willowbank on the way to the Supa Centre at Northwood. Monday to Friday buses are 30 minutes apart and on the weekends 1 hour apart.

For the Ko Tane Maori Cultural Experience in the evenings there is complimentary transport from the city centre and most central city hotels and motels. Please enquire on pick up times when booking.  


Contact Details
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey Road (off Gardiners Road)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 359 6226
Fax: +64 3 359 6212
Email: info@willowbank.co.nz

Christchurch Restaurants

Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity
  Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Restaurant
  60 Hussey Road, Christchurch
  New Zealand
  Phone: +64 3 359 6226
  Fax: +64 3 359 6212
  Email: info@willowbank.co.nz
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